INSTRUCTIONS USE AN OBJECT FROM 1865-TODAY FOUND IN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE SMITH

INSTRUCTIONS
USE AN OBJECT FROM 1865-TODAY FOUND IN THE COLLECTIONS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ARCHIVES OR ANOTHER REPUTABLE MUSEUM
• The paper must be at least three pages long, with an additional bibliography page with (3) sources listed in proper formatting.
• Acceptable sources include scholarly books using the Jerry Falwell Online Library search engine and/or WorldCat, scholarly, journal articles using JSTOR, Academic Search Complete, Academic OneFile, and/or Summon (found in Liberty Library’s databases), and reputable websites (.org, .edu, .gov, .mil).
• The paper should be double-spaced, have margins of 1-inch, and include page numbers.
• Utilize the Family Artifact Template provided.
• At least two images should be included.
Explanation of Sections:
1) Provenance: The earliest known history of the object. This should explain where the object came from, including any previous owners, how it came to be owned by your family, where it was located before, where it was purchased/acquired, etc. This should explain the background of the object but not a physical descriiption of the object itself.
2) Physical Descriiption: This section should include measurements and dimensions, colors, materials the object is made of, and the condition of the object. Be sure to include as many specifics about the object as you can so that the reader can picture what the object looks like.
3) Personal History and Memories: This section can be used to share any family anecdotes surrounding the object or other memories. For example, a child accidentally knocked over the object, causing the large crack down the middle, or the family Bible was signed by two brothers, one chose to stay in Germany in 1938, while the other moved to the United States. If the object is not a family piece, use this section to relay anecdotes regarding objects like it. For example, include why you chose this artifact, what it must have meant to the family who did own it, etc.
4) Date or Era: This section can be brief. Be as specific as possible in listing when the object was from. Use complete sentences.
5) Importance to American History from 1865-today: This final section should include an evaluation of why you believe this object is important to American History and why. Please include examples of why the object you chose was beneficial to the American people who owned it or how the story this object tells helps show the reader what American life was like at the time for those who originally owned the object when it was new.
6) Photographs: Photos of the object must be included in the Word document submission. This can be on its own page.
7) Bibliography: At least three scholarly sources (books, journal articles, or scholarly websites) must be included. These sources should cover the history of the object selected or the time period the object is from.